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More Scattered Showers and Storms

NEW DAY, SAME FORECAST: Scattered rain and storms remain in the forecast today. We are watching the frontal boundary meander across the state again today; north of the front, temps are in the and 50s, while south of the front 60s, 70s, & 80s will be common this afternoon. WEEKEND SEVERE WEATHER THREAT: Saturday will be a warm and windy…

What Are Charter Schools?

By definition a charter school is a public school that received public funds. The difference is a charter school is managed by a private board of directors. “the bussing retaining the food services janitorial services the way the grass is cut the way the building is maintained. The things that actually make the machine work retain.””they have to teach the…

The Latest in the “Jussie Smollett Saga”

CHICAGO (AP) – The Latest on the attack reported by Jussie Smollett: 4 p.m. “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett has been released from jail after posting bond. Smollett walked out of the Cook County jail in Chicago on Thursday about two hours after a hearing in which the judge set his bond at $100,000. The actor walked out in a group…

Two Arrested at Alabama Prisons on Promoting Prison Contraband Charges

Alabama Department of Corrections Investigations and Intelligence Division agents made multiple arrests following two separate incidents that occurred during visitation at two state correctional facilities. The incidents occurred on February 17. Crystal Hairston, 39, of Highpoint N.C., was charged with promoting prison contraband after attempting to smuggle two contraband cell phones to an inmate during visitation at Bullock Correctional Facility…

ASU Announces Date and Times for 2019 Spring Graduation Ceremonies

Alabama State University’s 299th Spring Commencement Convocation will be held on Friday, May 3, in the ASU Dunn Oliver Acadome. A year ago, the University adopted a new structure for its Commencement Convocation to include two ceremonies. In accordance with that structure, please see below for the details pertaining to both events.: Commencement Convocation Session I will be held on May 3, at 9:45 a.m….

More Rain and Storms at Times

Little change in the forecast today and tomorrow, as periods of rain and thunderstorms are likely both days, and the rain could be heavy at times. There will be breaks in the rain, and we don’t expect any severe storms these two days, but keep the rain gear handy. It will be very warm with highs ranging from the mid…

‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett Charged with Filing False Police report

Chicago police say ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett has been charged with felony disorderly conduct for allegedly filing a false police report when he reported that he was attacked by two masked men. Department spokesman Anthony Guglielmi says the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office approved the felony charge on Wednesday afternoon. The charge is a Class 4 felony that carries a…

What’s Next for Montgomery Public Schools?

On Tuesday February 19, the Montgomery County School Board voted no to a contract. That contract would have put charter school conversions in motion. Now that the contract has been struck down what is next? Many members of the school board are not against charter schools. They were against the short amount of time they had to review that contract…

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne Announces He’s Running for U.S. Senate

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-1st District) has announced that he will run for U.S. Senate in 2020. He made the announcement tonight in downtown Mobile. In announcing his candidacy, Byrne said he would present a clear contrast between himself and what he called the radical polices being pushed by the Democratic Party, including incumbent Democratic Sen. Doug Jones. “The fight…